Tarpgeneracinis socialinis mobilumas: 1970–1984 m. kartos socialinio ir kultūrinio kapitalo reprodukcija
Intergenerational Social Mobility: a Reproduction of Social and Cultural Capital in the 1970-1984 Generation

Summary/Abstract: Based on the data of qualitative research among the representatives of the 1970–1984 generation of Lithuanians the article analyzes intergenerational social mobility. As social mobility is a complex phenomenon, the analysis was focused on the individuals’ position through the interaction of cultural and social capital resources. Empirical research data shows that opportunities of the 1970-1984 generation for intergenerational social mobility are largely related to the ability to get benefit from the assistance provided by the immediate environment or institutions. They create additional resources for the socioeconomic growth of the individual. However, differences are observed between informants with medium / low and high socio-economic statuses. Families with high status create opportunities to have the necessary contacts and to gain the necessary reinforcement by creating a wide social network. Meanwhile, in families where is poverty, low parental education, dysfunctional relationships between family members, there are additional barriers to family members’ educational opportunities and, at the same time, lack of motivation for change. As intergenerational social mobility is an important measure of societal justice, research on intergenerational social mobility in specific generation would provide an opportunity to identify significant factors and their limiting influence on the growth of individuals in the structure of society.

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